Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Tom's life support is being removed tomorrow

I don't know how I feel about this at all. We got an email today that said our assistant pastor, Tom Rooney, will be taken off life support tomorrow at 10:00am. As I mentioned in an earlier blog entry, Tom had a brain aneurism burst on June 30th while at work. He has been in the hospital in ICU since then in a coma and on life support.

In my heart of hearts, I know it is so much better for him to be with God. I hope God knows what is in store when Tom steps into heaven. God will be in for a wild ride with him! I still can't help to be extremely emotional about him leaving us at such a young age. I worked very closely with Tom on volunteer projects at work. It will be hard for me when he finally goes to be with his Savior. I was a wreck on Sunday when it was announced to the church that he would be taken off life support. Now I know that God is bigger than Tom's problem, and miracles can happen, but if it is what is best for him, he will be a dear friend that I will really miss.

Please pray for his wife, Cathy and his family. I am sure it is harder on them than it is for me.

See you on the other side, my friend!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm thinking about you, Teresa! (HUGS)

Anonymous said...

Remember God doesn't close one door without opening another. We have to remember we are part of a plan that we won't know until we see God. Keep the faith and trust God to get you all through this tough time. I know it is terribly hard, especially for young Carl, but with your guidence and love, he too will come through this. Love and hugs to you all, Aunt Alice

Anonymous said...

Times like these are so difficult on those of us left here. We mourn for ourselves, because of what we will miss by not having that person around. Tom isn't sad or hurting anymore. I pray that God will give you peace about this and give Tom's family strength.